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Which way does a compass needle usually point?
The needle, or "pointer", of a compass will always point North. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass
If you are in Puerto Rico which way would your compass point?
In Puerto Rico, your compass would point north towards the North Pole in the Arctic region.
Hw do you make a compass face the wrong way?
To make a compass face the wrong way, you can do so by placing a strong magnet next to the compass needle. The magnetic force of the magnet will overpower the Earth's magnetic field, causing the compass needle to point in the opposite direction. Remember that this can temporarily disrupt the accuracy of the compass.
Does the black arrow on a compass point to the north or south?
It depends on a choice made by the person who made your compass; there's no universal standard. The easiest way to find out is to take the compass somewhere that you know which direction is north (at least to within 10 or 15 degrees), and see what way the arrow points.
Which magnetic instrument helps people find their way?
A compass functions by using the magnetism of a planets poles in order to guide an individual. The point of a compass (assuming it hasn't been tampered with) should always point towards the North - allowing an individual to calculate their heading.
Which pole of a compass magnet is attracted to Earth's magnetic north pole?
The pole of the compass that is attracted to the earth's magnetic north pole must be a south magnetic pole. But here's the thing. In the compass, the south magnetic pole of the needle is marked "N" because that end of the compass needle points to earth's magnetic north. The only way the needle can point to earth's magnetic north is if that end of the needle, the one marked with an "N" on it, is a magnetic south pole. It almost seems counter intuitive, but think it through and it will become clear.
Which pole of a compass magnet is attracted to earth's magnetic north pole?
The pole of the compass that is attracted to the earth's magnetic north pole must be a south magnetic pole. But here's the thing. In the compass, the south magnetic pole of the needle is marked "N" because that end of the compass needle points to earth's magnetic north. The only way the needle can point to earth's magnetic north is if that end of the needle, the one marked with an "N" on it, is a magnetic south pole. It almost seems counter intuitive, but think it through and it will become clear.
Which way does a compass needle usually point?
The needle, or "pointer", of a compass will always point North. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass
What way will a compass point in Uruguay?
the compass would point north because it Always points north unless you are at the north pole. :)
If you are in Puerto Rico which way would your compass point?
In Puerto Rico, your compass would point north towards the North Pole in the Arctic region.
Why does a compass point the way it does?
A compass point is lightly magnetised and is attracted the the magnetic north pole, so provided there are no other stronger magnets nearby the compass will always point north, and knowing where north is you can then work out all the other directions.
When i am filled i point the way when I'm empty nothing moves me?
A compass. When a compass is filled with a magnetic liquid, the needle is able to point towards the Earth's magnetic North pole, guiding the way. When the compass is empty or not functioning, the needle remains still and does not indicate direction.
Hw do you make a compass face the wrong way?
To make a compass face the wrong way, you can do so by placing a strong magnet next to the compass needle. The magnetic force of the magnet will overpower the Earth's magnetic field, causing the compass needle to point in the opposite direction. Remember that this can temporarily disrupt the accuracy of the compass.
How do you construct 90 degree angle with compass with construction steps?
Draw a line segment and with compass do the following, 1. Take more than half of line segment in compass. 2. From the left end point draw arc on the upper side and lower side of line segment. 3. Draw arc in the same way from right end point such that the arc should cut the arc from left end point . 4. Now join the points in the upper and lower side of the segment where the arcs drawn from left and right end points intersect. 5.you will get perpendicular bisector [ angle of 90 ]
What way does the south pole of a compass point toward?
Except near the Earth's magnetic poles, the south pole of a compass points toward the south.
What is an navigational tool with a needle?
A navigational tool with a needle is a compass because it helps you to navigate which is cosidered as a tool. A compass has a needle inside to point which way is north. There is your answer :)
What happens to the compass needle when you place it in the wire loop when the circuit was turn on?
it point same way as magnetic field
